Scheme, personnel and preparation will lead to more turnovers, a stouter run defense, and better ability to close out games. On Wednesday, Joe Whitt talked to reporters, and I found several of his comments about this season’s defensive goals and specific players to be highly intriguing. Let’s look at some of his specific comments. 2025 defensive goals Last season: · We … [Read more...] about Joe Whitt offered a ton of insight into how and why the Commanders defense will be better in 2025
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2025 NFL Cap Space, By Team
This week started with a point on the NFL calendar that has been important for decades. Although teams have not needed to wait until June to make their most expensive cuts in many years, they do not see the funds from post-June 1 designations until that point. With June 1 coming and going, a fourth of the league has seen the savings from post-June 1 releases arrive. That has … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Cap Space, By Team
As Orioles ramp up Félix Bautista’s usage, they hope his velocity follows
SEATTLE — Twenty-one appearances into his first season back from Tommy John surgery, Félix Bautista is still checking off boxes on his rehabilitation calendar. The Orioles’ closer has taken the mound more frequently in recent weeks, pitching on back-to-back days three times and getting three days’ rest only once between appearances since May 20. He typically took three or four … [Read more...] about As Orioles ramp up Félix Bautista’s usage, they hope his velocity follows
Tariffs are causing Alaska Airlines to cancel flights. Here’s why.
With two fewer aircraft in its fleet, Alaska Airlines says it is trimming its summer flight schedule. … [Read more...] about Tariffs are causing Alaska Airlines to cancel flights. Here’s why.
‘Everybody pours in’ as Commanders ramp up intensity at offseason workouts
Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. owed his coach an apology on Wednesday. His players brought a little too much intensity to the week's padless, voluntary workouts. … [Read more...] about ‘Everybody pours in’ as Commanders ramp up intensity at offseason workouts